Chapter 203: Fire Flame Spider

Wang Mingjiang frowned, speaking in a stern tone, "Changchun, the Wang family has already split. The part of the Wang family remaining at Blue Moon Lake isn't as strong as our Wang family. If you truly like Wang Ruyan, your Uncle Twenty-one will go propose on your behalf. Just say the word. It's not like you can't marry anyone else; there are plenty of good girls, not just Wang Ruyan."

"Wang Ruyan? Ninth Brother, is she the reason you haven't married? Let's visit the Wang family sometime. Men and women should marry when they're of age. Since you like her, pursue her boldly. Although our Wang family isn't as strong as the Wang family, we now have four Foundation Establishment cultivators. Once Changping accumulates enough contribution points, he can exchange them for a Foundation Establishment Pill to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage. Seventh Uncle is also at Qi Cultivation Level Nine; with a Foundation Establishment Pill, he can also attempt the breakthrough. As far as I know, the three sects of Medicine King Valley and the Wang family have formed an alliance, but the Four Sects of Chu don't favor them, so the Wang family's situation isn't easy."

"Matters of the heart can't be forced. I can handle this myself; you don't need to worry."

Wang Changsheng politely declined Wang Mingjiang and Wang Changxue's kind intentions.

Seeing this, Wang Mingjiang and Wang Changxue did not press further.

Early the next morning, Wang Changsheng released the Blue Lotus Boat. He, along with Wang Changxue and two others, departed Green Lotus Mountain, heading straight for White Dragon Valley.

Over a month later, the four of them arrived at White Dragon Valley.

Considering that Wang Changping was only at the Qi Cultivation stage, Wang Changsheng had him stay in the market town. He, Wang Changxue, and Wang Mingjiang entered the White Dragon Mountain Range to hunt fire spiders.

White Dragon Valley was rich in demonic beast resources, and many cultivators traveled specifically to the White Dragon Mountain Range to hunt demonic beasts.

Two days later, the three of them appeared in a peach blossom forest. The air was thick with the scent of flowers, and a large number of petals lay scattered on the ground.

After passing through the peach blossom forest, they found a lush green mountain peak several hundred zhang high. At its foot was a dark cave. The cave entrance was over a zhang high and more than three people wide, with much wild grass growing nearby.

"Uncle Twenty-one, Ninth Brother, the fire spider's nest is here. We left a mark."

Wang Changxue pointed to a pile of stones near the cave entrance.

"Let's go in together! Be cautious."

The three of them each cast a protective shield on themselves and entered the cave together.

The cave was somewhat stuffy and hot, and the deeper they went, the higher the temperature rose.

After walking over a hundred steps, they turned left, and then walked dozens more steps, reaching the end. It was a natural grotto over a hundred zhang wide, with uneven grey stone walls all around. In a corner of the stone wall, several red flowers, about a chi high, grew with rhomboid leaves.

They didn't see any trace of the fire spider; it might have been out foraging.

Wang Changxue breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile, "Looks like we won't have to fight; the fire spider isn't here."

"Second Sister, you're mistaken. The fire spider is hiding near the entrance! This beast actually knows how to conceal its aura. If my divine sense wasn't strong, I wouldn't have noticed its presence."

As Wang Changsheng spoke, he released a second-tier spider puppet, which quickly crawled into the grotto.

As soon as it entered the cave, a red spider web descended from above, enveloping it. A two-zhang-sized eight-legged spider dropped down, its claws holding a red silk thread that it pulled from its mouth, with the other end connected to the spider web.

The spider puppet's front limbs struck the spider web fiercely but failed to cut through it.

"Attack!"

Wang Changsheng shouted, releasing two giant eagle puppets. They flew high into the air and unleashed dozens of green wind blades, which eagerly slashed at the fire spider, producing a muffled thud.

Wang Changxue conjured three blue flying darts, and Wang Mingjiang conjured two blue flying knives.

When Foundation Establishment cultivators engaged in combat, they mostly relied on magical artifacts and talismans, using fewer spells because cultivating spells required a significant amount of time.

Wang Changsheng only released two giant eagle puppets and did not conjure any more magical artifacts. He knew he could defeat this mid-tier second-order fire spider on his own, but he wanted to use this opportunity to improve Wang Changxue's combat experience.

Since childhood, Wang Changxue had had very few combat encounters, which was also the main reason she and Wang Changping often targeted first-tier demonic beasts.

Wang Mingjiang had previously organized a team to hunt demonic beasts and was quite experienced.

Although the fire spider's shell was hard, it still sustained some injuries under the combined assault of the two second-tier puppet beasts and several magical artifacts.

It let out a strange cry, opening its mouth to spew out several giant fireballs the size of water vats. These fireballs, carrying intense heat waves, hurtled towards Wang Changsheng and the two others. Not stopping there, it rapidly lunged towards them.

Seeing the fire spider charging, Wang Changxue and Wang Mingjiang simultaneously showed expressions of panic; they had never dealt with a second-tier demonic beast before.

Wang Changxue conjured the Blue Moon Pearl, injecting spiritual power. A large number of blue light particles rapidly materialized, forming a blue water wall several zhang high that stood before them.

Wang Changsheng conjured the Dark Ice Flag and lightly waved it. A large expanse of white cold air shot out, instantly merging into the blue water wall. The blue water wall rapidly froze, transforming into a white ice wall.

Several giant fireballs slammed into the white ice wall, flashing wildly before dissipating. The ice wall also became thinner.

"Boom!"

The fire spider shattered the white ice wall. It was about to open its mouth and spew fireballs to attack Wang Changsheng and the two others.

Wang Changsheng took out the Azure Light Mirror and aimed it at the fire spider. A thick beam of azure light shot out, engulfing the fire spider.

The fire spider instantly became motionless, as if it had been frozen in place.

This was the first time Wang Changsheng had used the Azure Light Mirror since acquiring it.

Seizing this opportunity, the two giant eagle puppets each unleashed dozens of green light swords, striking the fire spider's back. Wang Changxue and Wang Mingjiang also manipulated their magical artifacts to attack the fire spider's back.

Continuous booming sounds echoed. As expected of a mid-tier demonic beast, the fire spider had not yet perished despite enduring so many attacks.

Immobilized by the Azure Light Mirror, it couldn't move. Although its shell was hard, it couldn't withstand the combined assault. Before long, it was sliced in half by two blue flying knives.

"It's finally dead! Ninth Brother, that magical artifact of yours is incredibly powerful, capable of immobilizing a second-tier demonic beast. With this artifact, you could sweep through all second-tier demonic beasts."

Wang Changxue said with some excitement.

"That's true, but the Azure Light Mirror isn't invincible. It can only be used twice per combat session, and it can only immobilize a target for ten breaths. The higher the opponent's cultivation, the shorter the immobilization time. We've come all the way to White Dragon Valley; we can't just hunt one second-tier demonic beast and leave. Second Sister, you and Changping should return to the Hundred Spirits Sect and take on a few more missions! Uncle Twenty-one and I will help you complete them and gain combat experience. It's not enough to only have cultivation; you must also be skilled in combat."

Wang Changsheng suggested, his tone sincere.

"No problem. With your help, I believe Changping will quickly accumulate enough contribution points to exchange for a Foundation Establishment Pill."

The fire spider's claws and silk could be used for artifact refining, its core for alchemy, and there were also a few spirit herbs. This trip could be said to be quite fruitful.

"Oh, these are insect eggs."

Wang Changxue happily pulled out several red, sac-like objects from the fire spider's abdomen.

"If they can be hatched, let Eldest Brother raise them! They can enhance his strength."

Wang Changsheng suggested. He had previously slain a disciple from the Spirit Control Sect and obtained their insights into cultivating spirit insects, including methods for raising fire spiders.

Wang Changxue placed the insect eggs into a wooden box. Wang Mingjiang dug up the spirit herbs. The fire spider's claws and silk were left for Wang Changsheng, while the inner core was left for Wang Changxue.

After confirming nothing was left behind, they turned and walked out.

Outside the cave, Wang Changsheng released the Blue Lotus Boat, carrying them towards White Dragon Valley.